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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
There may not be a team embodying the discrepancy between record and reality more than the New Orleans Pelicans, home base for the ever-so polarizing talent that is Zion Williamson, plus a hodgepodge of rangy, versatile athletes at all five positions.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
That is the theme these Bruins are embodying.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
In post-colonial Burma – Myanmar’s name until 1989 – being an ideal citizen meant being an ideal Buddhist; meditation was seen as a visible expression embodying that ideal.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Like previous winners Everything Everywhere All at Once and Anora, OBAA was an Oscars shape-shifter capable of embodying multiple narratives at the same time.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, many modern designers opt for capturing the spirit of the Art Deco period by borrowing elements and embodying the principles of the movement.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to embodying the ongoing snakeskin trend, the Night Bloom includes a mid-height heel and vintage rounded topline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
That is the theme these Bruins are embodying.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
In post-colonial Burma – Myanmar’s name until 1989 – being an ideal citizen meant being an ideal Buddhist; meditation was seen as a visible expression embodying that ideal.
—Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Like previous winners Everything Everywhere All at Once and Anora, OBAA was an Oscars shape-shifter capable of embodying multiple narratives at the same time.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Instead, many modern designers opt for capturing the spirit of the Art Deco period by borrowing elements and embodying the principles of the movement.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In addition to embodying the ongoing snakeskin trend, the Night Bloom includes a mid-height heel and vintage rounded topline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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By integrating Webb's infrared sensitivity with Hubble's long-standing visible-light record, scientists can construct a far more complete picture of planetary behavior than either telescope could achieve alone.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.—
Jerry Balentine,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some union leaders for health care workers with Allina released a statement upon the announcement of this deal expressing some concerns.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shooting unleashed a stream of political reaction, with Republicans quick to blame Pritzker and his fellow Democrats for championing the state’s sanctuary policies, using them as a political cudgel in expressing outrage over Gorman’s killing.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Aaron said that incorporating a method of moderation or verification—such as the voting system in Waze—would have required collecting user data that might someday fall under a subpoena.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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As Metzl continued writing about structural competency, some medical schools began incorporating it into their curriculum, and researchers studied its effectiveness.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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The former won an Oscar for her role in 2025 in a dress by Vaccarello, exemplifying how brands have expanded its relationship with film past ambassadorial roles.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
15 Jan. 2026
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One standout example brings together Tel Aviv’s Newton Tech and Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to develop high-throughput gait and movement analysis technology, exemplifying how Israeli innovation and Boston’s rehabilitation medicine combine to improve patient outcomes.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
24 Nov. 2025
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For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others.—
Evelyn Valdez-Ward,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Apollo 11's first lunar landing in 1969 remains one of the most iconic moments in human history, symbolizing exploration, ambition and ingenuity.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.—
Melinda Laituri,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because Connor and Hudson are personifying these beloved characters, the fans also get attached to seeing them as their characters.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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To be manifesting it, as the kids say.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The immediate physical toll of these attacks — manifesting as respiratory distress and chemical burns to the eyes and throat — may only be the precursor to a more permanent health crisis.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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